Self-doubt can be crippling.
It can hold us back from realising our dreams.
It can promote fear and indecisiveness.
It can make us question our very existence and purpose in life.
Self-doubt is hard to live with, but it CAN be overcome and put to rest.
If we're willing to try.
One simple method that helps lay self-doubt to rest is to make a list of your accomplishments.
Make the list as comprehensive as you can - i.
e: start with things you would normally not pride yourself on, such as learning to walk and talk (we overlook our first lessons in life, but it is here we are reminded how magnificent and capable we truly are).
Working upwards chronologically through your life, from babyhood to now, is a clear way of shifting your attention back through your life and the moments that have made you who you are today.
If you feel you can't think of any major accomplishments just remember - small ones count too.
Learning to bake a cake is an accomplishment.
Once you're done, read back over your list slowly.
As you do, bring the memory of each accomplishment into your mind.
Remember how amazing it felt to achieve and how grateful you were at the time of your success.
Remind yourself of the positive traits you utilised to succeed at your goal or learn that new skill.
Remind yourself that each of your accomplishments highlights your strengths and is proof of your unique abilities.
Remind yourself that accomplishments are goals realised - if you can do it once, you can most certainly do it again.
You are capable.
You can, and do, succeed.
Your list shows that! Keep your list in a safe place and refer back to it whenever you feel self-doubt seeping into your life.
Add to your list as you continue living your life and accomplishing your goals.
And remember - you are amazing, just as you are.
You are amazing right now, in THIS moment.
You are worthy and you deserve everything wonderful the universe has on offer.